I always wanted to go to the house of one of my favourite poets: Pablo Neruda
At last I could make my dream come true.
When I went there (Isla Mocha), it was a marvelous experience. It was like being in a parallel world full of new sensations and words that came deep from the heart.
As soon as I entered the house I could hear Neruda’s voice reciting the words of his most famous poem: “20 poems of love and a song of despair.” Meanwhile, the people around me were observing - with the same enthusiasm as me - this hallucinating view of this house.
Now I understand how Pablo Neruda was so easily inspired to write. Who wouldn´t get inspired with this fantastic view of the sea? A place where you can see the sea-breakers going against the rocks, thus creating the unique characteristic sound of this place. I felt so welcome in this house. It was as if the poetry would wrap its arms around me and take me to a place I´ve never been.
This is a most do activity during your stay in this country. If you don´t come here you will absolutely regret it.
"Chile from a young people's perspective"
katherine A., 2nd year student
See: iReport http://ireport.cnn.com/docs/DOC-481385